Oral Roberts University

Ran cross country at ORU from 1978-1981. Hairston was a member of the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Team in 1980 and the Olympic Sports Festival team in 1982. Hairston was a three-time USA Track and Field All-American, as well as the 1982 United State 20km Champion (12.4 miles). Hairston was also featured in "Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Edition of Faces in the Crowd" representing Where are They Now Athletes of the 1980's.